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Permit for Lenin Peak base camp / Traveller's Pass
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poormansbackpack »
Sun Jul 19, 2026 9:35 am
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Hello!
Seen some conflicting info online which may also be potentially outdated about whether a permit is required if I'm just staying overnight at...
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Hi. We´ve been at Tulpar Kul a few days ago and wild camping there at the shores of a lake. And we´ve been checked by border police whether we have...
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Last post by kure91
Wed Jul 22, 2026 7:29 am
Independent trekking
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boing »
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm
Hello everyone!
My friends and I are organizing a trip in Kyrgyzystan. We are equipped with our own tent and sleeping material, and we would like to...
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Last post by boing
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm
Osh Naryn transport
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rania.sh »
Sat May 30, 2026 4:04 pm
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Hello,
I'm looking to travel directly from Osh (or Jalalabad) to Naryn (by marshrutka or shared taxi). I can't find a way, do I have to go there...
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I just went from Arslanbob to Naryn via the Kochkor road. In Jalal-abad, you need to find a taxi driver that knows where vehicles to Kazarman leave...
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Last post by wwtrav26
Tue Jul 21, 2026 1:36 am
Naryn to Osh (Jalalabad-Kazarman) road / transport Q&A
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joncks »
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:34 pm
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Hello,
We would like to travel from Osh to Son Köl and then onwards to Karakol. What would be the fastest way to travel over land from Osh to Son...
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I just went from Arslanbob to Naryn via the Kochkor road. In Jalal-abad, you need to find a taxi driver that knows where vehicles to Kazarman leave...
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Last post by wwtrav26
Tue Jul 21, 2026 1:31 am
Shared rides from Jalal-Abad/Kazarman to Kochkor (New Highway)
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red_luke »
Sun Jul 19, 2026 12:56 pm
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Hello,
In august I’m planning to travel from Osh up to Kochkor using the new Alternative North-South Highway, and I'm trying to figure out the...
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I just went from Arslanbob to Naryn via the Kochkor road. In Jalal-abad, you need to find a taxi driver that knows where vehicles to Kazarman leave...
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Last post by wwtrav26
Tue Jul 21, 2026 1:23 am
World Nomad Games 2026 Q&A
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steven »
Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:56 am
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Please post all your questions and comments about the 2026 World Nomad Games below!
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Hi!
I'm planning on attending the games (still yet to organise accommodation). Please count me in for a WhatsApp group if one is created!
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Last post by absurdity159
Mon Jul 20, 2026 10:04 pm
Solo traveller trekking from Kochkor to Song Kol
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BishTashKoch »
Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:28 pm
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Hello everyone,
I'm planning a 2–3 night trek to Song-Köl from the Kyzart trailhead at the end of August, before heading to Bishkek for the World...
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no prebooking required. the younger folks working at yurt camp may speak a little english or broken english. worse case, just use translation app or...
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Last post by minion
Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:00 am
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Last post by fasttrackstatus
Tue Jul 14, 2026 1:49 am
Free visa Multiple entries?
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jfractal »
Mon Jul 13, 2026 10:48 am
Hi,
Looking for information on the rules for free visas in 2026.
I arrived in Osh on June 17th and crossed the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan and...
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Last post by jfractal
Mon Jul 13, 2026 10:48 am
Help- Heights of Alay trek
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ybg »
Sat Jul 11, 2026 12:11 pm
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Hi all,
What could be a reliable alternative to Visit Alay company?
We started to organize a supported Heights of Alay trek, but after few e-mail...
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Thanks a lot. I did quite a research on them in last few days and got exactly the same impression- were good once, but not any more. They continued...
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Last post by ybg
Mon Jul 13, 2026 7:11 am
Bishkek to Tashkent bus: Q&A
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Nara »
Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:32 pm
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I’ve read two English-language news sites that said a Bishkek to Tashkent bus became operational as of May 2018, departing daily in the late evening....
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Hey everyone - I'm thinking of taking this route too from Bishkek to Tashkent, but I really don't think the I can handle an overnight on a bus. Other...
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Last post by andrepoiy
Fri Jul 10, 2026 4:53 am
Gluten free
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bindy »
Fri Jul 03, 2026 12:25 am
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My son is is celiac. We are planning on travelling all 5 Stans for around 5 weeks.
Does anyone have experience with gluten free food options?
My...
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The buckwheat is raw. Not processed and mixed. No wheat in there. Google grechka or kasha.
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Last post by Christian77
Wed Jul 08, 2026 7:34 pm
South Issyk Kul
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ruzzoo »
Tue Jul 07, 2026 1:34 pm
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Hi everyone,
I am planning on visiting Issyk kul in mid August and wanted some information regarding the marshrutkas. I have read that there are...
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Thank you for the info, i am planning to go via northern route to karakol from bishkek and then take the marshrutkas/shared taxis to the desired...
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Last post by ruzzoo
Tue Jul 07, 2026 4:30 pm
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Last post by berrioltripping
Mon Jul 06, 2026 5:46 am
Trek from Chon Kemin valley to Issyk Kul via Chon Ak Suu pass
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ninab »
Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:57 am
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Hello everyone! I'm visiting Kyrgyzstan with my partner in August and we would love to do a 3-5 day hike from Chon Kemin valley to Issyk Kul lakeside...
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Short update on this one after coming back from Kyrgyzstan - We did the tour with CBT Chon Kemin and it was an absolutely wonderful
I was...
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Last post by Tamper0176
Sun Jul 05, 2026 3:51 pm
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Last post by Filip12
Thu Jul 02, 2026 1:10 pm
Gaz cartridges in Osh
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YannTlse »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:11 am
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Hi everybody !
Is it possible to find any gaz cartridges in Osh ? I have some little trouble with my fuel stove...
Thanks for your help
Yann
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Any update on a place that sells camping stove gas in Osh?
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Last post by StelaStela
Tue Jun 30, 2026 12:34 pm
Extended visa
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nawali »
Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:25 am
With this new law in place with only 30 days visa free things have become very complicated on my end. I am a researcher who has her own company in...
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Last post by nawali
Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:25 am
5 year tourist Visa for USA citizens
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campbellclan929 »
Mon Dec 09, 2019 2:21 am
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Hello all,
I am considering applying for a 5 year tourist visa for my entire family as we plan to spend significant time in Kyrgyzstan over the next...
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Does anyone have any new info on this 5 year visa. I want to apply for one and am currently in Kyrgyzstan but dont know how
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Last post by nawali
Tue Jun 30, 2026 9:20 am
Issyk-Kul southern route road conditions
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ribeirocr »
Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:22 pm
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I am traveling from Karakol to Song- Kul in 2 weeks and had wanted to drive the southern route to see some of the sights there, but the guesthouse...
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huh, probably it was for last decade but west of bokonbayevo
i've been driving there a lot during last 15 years but only the eastern part and it was...
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Last post by mazeno
Mon Jun 22, 2026 6:20 pm
gas cartridges in Osh
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jfractal »
Sun Jun 07, 2026 11:57 am
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Hi,
does anyone know if and where I can find screw-in gas canisters in Osh? I'm going to China via Tajikistan and will be camping quite a bit......
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Okay, I'm in Och and it's easy to find screw-in gas cartridges. You can get them at an agency, but they're expensive. Otherwise, Between taxi stands...
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Last post by jfractal
Sat Jun 20, 2026 3:29 am
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Last post by barrera1
Sat Jun 13, 2026 7:11 pm
Bokonbayevo Eagle Show
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Lanedirt »
Thu May 21, 2026 8:37 am
Hey guys!
I just arrived in Bokonbayevo and I am eager to go the Eagle show. I am looking for more people who want to form a group, to reduce the...
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Last post by Lanedirt
Thu May 21, 2026 8:37 am
Which shore of Song-Kul has the best views?
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Adrikan »
Fri May 08, 2026 4:38 pm
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I'm planning a trip around Kyrgyzstan and want to spend a night at Song-Kul. I would like to choose a yurt camp that offers good views accross the...
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nevermind
first i also wrote karakul instead of issyk-kul
it's the age
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Last post by mazeno
Sat May 16, 2026 10:00 am
Besh Aral self Drive
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travellinggerman »
Tue Jul 01, 2025 6:30 am
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Hello everybody,
I just wanted to ask if anyone has been to the Besh-Aral area?
I think about driving the road between Kerben and Kyzyl Adyr via...
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I promised to share my experience here and then completely forgot after returning home. So here it finally is!
First of all: go there if you have...
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Last post by travellinggerman
Wed May 13, 2026 4:14 pm
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